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Broker or Direct Shipper

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by RandomChick, Oct 15, 2013.

  1. Oct 15, 2013 #1
    RandomChick

    RandomChick Light Load Member

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    I Have a question. What percent of the loads you haul come from brokers/3PL services and what percent come from direct shippers. I read somewhere that most come form direct shippers, but I usually only hear of brokered freight on this forum. Any idea why?

    Rachel
     
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  3. Oct 15, 2013 #2
    o/otony

    o/otony Light Load Member

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    direct shipper 100%.
     
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  4. Oct 15, 2013 #3
    dannythetrucker

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    nobody wants to talk about their direct shippers for fear that someone else will come in and compete for the business. that's why you don't hear it mentioned on here much.
     
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    GITRDUN45 and jbatmick Thank this.
  5. Oct 15, 2013 #4
    jbatmick

    jbatmick Road Train Member

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    Having a good, solid direct shipper contact is the mother lode, usually. I learned a long time ago brokers are a neccesary evil at times, but they are called " BROKERS " for a reason.If I had to depend solely on brokers, I would not attempt trucking.
     
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  7. Oct 18, 2013 #5
    RandomChick

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    How can you even find direct shippers? Are there databases you rely on or through loadboards?
     
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